Are Boat Brokers Ripping You Off? How Current Yachts Is Changing the Game
October 22, 2025 · 15 min · 44K views · Annapolis, Maryland
What this video covers
Current Yachts offers a flat-fee brokerage model as an alternative to the traditional 10% commission structure for selling vessels.1:55 Sellers pay a $1,500 listing fee plus a la carte charges for professional photography and media services, with the remaining brokerage fee totaling approximately 3.5% of the sale price at closing.3:23 The firm provides a digital platform for owners to manage listings, track lead analytics, and access a proprietary pricing tool that uses historical data from comparable sales, such as a Beneteau 50.11:41 The brokerage also introduces a buyer’s representation agreement, which allows for a 2% buyer’s credit on non-Current Yachts listings.9:11 Current Yachts targets the $400,000 to $4 million market, noting that the current yacht market is soft, with boats under $200,000 selling quickly and vessels priced between $500,000 and $1 million moving slowly due to high interest rates.5:15 High-end yachts priced above $1.5 million remain active, largely driven by buyers seeking tax advantages through charter fleet placement.13:01
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